The New York Times – Music:
She and her background vocalists were heard “oohing” and “aahing” on thousands of country and pop hits recorded in the 1950s and ’60s.
Author: Bill Friskics-Warren
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Loretta Lynn, Country Music Star and Symbol of Rural Resilience, Dies at 90
The New York Times – Music:
Her powerful voice, playful lyrics and topical songs were a model for generations of country singers and songwriters. So was her life story.
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Ray Edenton, ‘A-Team’ Studio Guitarist in Nashville, Dies at 95
The New York Times – Music:
In a career that spanned four decades, he played on thousands of sessions and accompanied many of the biggest names in country music.
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Bill Walker, Nashville Force as Conductor and Arranger, Dies at 95
The New York Times – Music:
He scored chart-topping records for country stars and later served as the musical director of “The Johnny Cash Show.”
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Roland White, a Shaper of Bluegrass and Country Rock, Dies at 83
The New York Times – Music:
A mandolin player and singer, he made his mark with the Country Boys (later renamed the Kentucky Colonels), and his influence extended into ’60s rock.
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Don Maddox, Last Survivor of a Pioneering Country Band, Dies at 98
The New York Times – Music:
In the 1940s, he joined with his three brothers and his sister, Rose, to make exuberant music that anticipated rockabilly and rock ’n’ roll.
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Ronnie Tutt, Drummer Who Backed Both Elvises, Dies at 83
The New York Times – Music:
He was a force in Elvis Presley’s TCB band and accompanied other big names like Elvis Costello, Jerry Garcia and Billy Joel.
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Rose Lee Maphis, Early Star of Country Music TV, Dies at 98
The New York Times – Music:
She and her husband, Joe (“Mr. and Mrs. Country Music”), helped give birth to a West Coast music scene later associated with Buck Owens and Merle Haggard.